"It's not just sentimental, she has her grief and care,
but a word that's soft and gentle, makes it easier to bear..."
Surprising to learn that this song has been around since the thirties, when it was first recorded by Ray Noble and his orchestra, given that it is hard to hear it without Otis Redding singing the most definitive version. Still, in many ways, it is a woman's song, a plaintive plea for tenderness from her man. I send a prayer to Aretha, struggling with cancer, who covered this on her love songs and changes the "She" to an "I." Yes, baby.
VERSE
In the hustle of the day, we're all inclined to miss
Little things that mean so much
A word, a smile, and a kiss
When a woman loves a man, he's a hero in her eyes
And a hero he can always be if he'll just realize
CHORUS
She may be weary, women do get weary
Wearing the same shabby dress
And when she's weary, try a little tenderness
She may be waiting, just anticipating
Things she may never possess
While she's without them, try a little tenderness
It's not just sentimental, she has her grief and her care
But a word that's soft and gentle makes it easier to bear
You won't regret it, women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it's all so easy, try a little tenderness
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